NEWS DIGEST – 26.09.2025 πΒ
1) π Bitcoin slides below $110K as options expiry looms
Whatβs new: BTC dropped ~2%, falling under $110,000 amid heavy selling pressure β eyes now on a looming ~$22B options expiry which may amplify volatility. ETH, XRP and most alts also weak. Β
Why it matters: Volatility is front and center. The options expiry acts like a pressure cooker β skew, gamma, and hedging flows will likely steer prices in the short term. Breaks below critical levels could cascade.
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2) π΅οΈ U.S. regulators probe stock moves ahead of crypto-treasury announcements
Whatβs new: The SEC and FINRA are investigating suspicious stock price jumps that occurred just before companies announced large crypto-treasury initiatives β implying possible insider trading or disclosure violations. Β
Why it matters: If enforcement heats up, firms may need stricter protocols on disclosure timing, lockups, and transparency when adopting crypto strategies. This raises compliance costs for public companies entering crypto.
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3) π₯ Energy meets mining: UK oil field turns gas to BTC mining
Whatβs new: Union Jack Oil is converting stranded natural gas in a UK oil field to electricity and powering Bitcoin mining rigs on site. The model reduces waste gas flaring and taps unused energy infrastructure. Β
Why it matters: This βin-field computingβ model may scale in resource-rich regions (U.S., Russia, Africa) and rebalance where mining happens (close to energy sources). It combines sustainability + infrastructure arbitrage.
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4) πͺ Hydrogen Future Industries pivots to a Bitcoin treasury
Whatβs new: Hydrogen Future Industries (UK) announced a plan to adopt a Bitcoin treasury policy, changing its board and preparing to rebrand as Energy B plc. The move is subject to shareholder vote. Β
Why it matters: Another non-crypto firm embracing BTC as a capital asset. This trend pressures traditional companies to consider crypto exposure β contingent on how markets, accounting, and investor sentiment treat them.
